Will you take your kids to the circus?

Recently, the circus came to my town and alot of people from my Moms and Tots group took their kids. I opted not to go. When I told the girls that I could not support the circus, and will never take my child to the circus, they looked at me like I was crazy.

What's your take on the circus? Good family fun? Or animal abuse?

Recently, the circus came to my town and alot of people from my Moms and Tots group took their kids. I opted not to go. When I told the girls that I could not support the circus, and will never take my child to the circus, they looked at me like I was crazy.

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From:
KristinD_Wu

To: Jamagerayla

Posted: Apr-23 04:41 PM (3 of 35)

LOL!! That's what I was going to post. I have a serious problem with clowns first and foremost. The animal abuse is an issue too.

LOL!! That's what I was going to post. I have a serious problem with clowns first and foremost. The animal abuse is an issue too.

I haven't been since I was little, so I ask this question with not the least bit of snarkiness. What about the circus do you consider "cultural art" that you think would be beneficial for your child to experience?

I haven't been since I was little, so I ask this question with not the least bit of snarkiness. What about the circus do you consider "cultural art" that you think would be beneficial for your child to experience?

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Honestly I dont know enough about it. I dont support animal cruielty but at the same time am I being a hypocrite for not supporting the cirucs because of that but supporting our local zoo? I was told yes before on this board for that very question!

Honestly I dont know enough about it. I dont support animal cruielty but at the same time am I being a hypocrite for not supporting the cirucs because of that but supporting our local zoo? I was told yes before on this board for that very question!

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From:
curlysue01

To: SaucySaucier

Posted: Apr-23 04:57 PM (11 of 35)

Nope, don't like the circus! I would take him to a human circus without animals, but not one with animals.

Nope, don't like the circus! I would take him to a human circus without animals, but not one with animals.

But, to be honest, even if they weren't tortured, abused and broken down, a tiger jumping through a ring of fire is abuse in and of itself. An elephant being forced to balance on something that is 1x1 feet...it's abuse. None of the behavior is natural. They don't want to do it. They shouldn't be forced to do it. It's abuse.

The way those animals are treated makes me want to throw up.

But, to be honest, even if they weren't tortured, abused and broken down, a tiger jumping through a ring of fire is abuse in and of itself. An elephant being forced to balance on something that is 1x1 feet...it's abuse. None of the behavior is natural. They don't want to do it. They shouldn't be forced to do it. It's abuse.

I won't go to the circus, but I do take Ireland to the zoo. The way I see it, the animals are at least in a (more) natural environment, there is a public education component, and important species preservation/breeding programs are being done to help animals on the brink of becoming extinct. However, I know not all zoos are created equal, and that may not be the case for many zoos out there...

I won't go to the circus, but I do take Ireland to the zoo. The way I see it, the animals are at least in a (more) natural environment, there is a public education component, and important species preservation/breeding programs are being done to help animals on the brink of becoming extinct. However, I know not all zoos are created equal, and that may not be the case for many zoos out there...

I'm with you. I don't support circus' that have animals. They are not treated well, no matter what they tell you. They are always confined in tight spaces and are forced to do asinine tricks to please humans. Not cool in my book.

I'm with you. I don't support circus' that have animals. They are not treated well, no matter what they tell you. They are always confined in tight spaces and are forced to do asinine tricks to please humans. Not cool in my book.

How do you feel about zoos where the animals are in natural habitats (we barely ever see our wolves and tigers at my zoo - because they have forest to roam) and work to bring species back from the brink of extinction through breeding programs?

I do think that zoos can be of educational value. It would be nice if all of the animals they had were rescues, who had no chance of a life back in the wild, but I am fully aware that is not the case.

Doesn't sound lame at all!

How do you feel about zoos where the animals are in natural habitats (we barely ever see our wolves and tigers at my zoo - because they have forest to roam) and work to bring species back from the brink of extinction through breeding programs?

I do think that zoos can be of educational value. It would be nice if all of the animals they had were rescues, who had no chance of a life back in the wild, but I am fully aware that is not the case.

I'll take her; if i can ever pay attention to when a circus is nearby. Ringley brothers gives FREE tickets to your childs 1st circus. I want her to experiences different types of "cultural arts" (if you'll call it "art")

I'll take her; if i can ever pay attention to when a circus is nearby. Ringley brothers gives FREE tickets to your childs 1st circus. I want her to experiences different types of "cultural arts" (if you'll call it "art")

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